by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #75 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 75 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 20 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 14 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $55,876 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, sociology students accumulate a median of $26,750 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
